Another Question Regarding New Layout Access

Model Railroader Layouts and layout building
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I posted earlier regarding building out a layout very similar to the Dave Frary PRR layout which I’ve posted a picture of my plan here.

My question is on layout access. I despise cutouts or access hatches and am thinking about alternatives. For train derail access, I have placed tunnels where my reach is too far and will be able to access from under the layout.

The section to the above right will also have a movable wall behind it to get to the back of the layout if need be. In addition, I have found numerous inexpensive “creeper” ladders on the market that I thought I’d buy for the occasional need to get to scenery in the inaccessible areas.

Finally, although I do not intend on dismantling unless I move, the plan will be modular in the build so I intend on build out track/scenery to completion those areas that are too far to reach once built out.

Any thoughts from anyone on this approach?

Thanks.

PRR for Trains.com
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Can you describe the area in question regarding walls and other obstacles to all-around access? The space seems to be approximately 12’ x 17’. Is that correct?

Rich

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Rich,

Yes, the room will be about11 1/2 feet by 17 feet.

I’ve attached another view of it with outside walls. The walls colored in green are existing, the ones in

Pennsylvania Rialroad - full room
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blue and orange are not yet built. The one in orange will actually be on a hinge and will be able to be opened towards the top of the picture. The top one in blue has plumbing behind it with about 18 inches of open space once it is put up. This will let me bring sections as they are built and even move them as necessary. The idea here is to have walls to hang a backdrop and isolate the room.

Hope that helps.

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